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( 77 319 1224; 25 Ave Pompidou; r CFA16,000) Nizar's basic rooms boast the charm of social
housing, but this is essentially Dakar's backpacker hub and the cheapest digs in the city
centre.
Hôtel du Phare HOTEL $
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( 33 860 3000; www.lesmamelles.com ; Les Mamelles; s with/without bathroom CFA25,000/18,000, d CFA31,000/
23,000; ) This family-friendly, patio-adorned guesthouse has a handful of rooms
with simple charm and a homely ambience.
La Demeure GUESTHOUSE $$
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( 33 820 7679; www.lademeure-guesthouse.com ; Rte de Ngor; d CFA59,000-79,000; ) Oozing laid-
back elegance, this little guesthouse offers pleasant rooms (all with balconies) in a ram-
bling, well-maintained house filled with a clutch of tasteful art collected by its engaging
owner. It boasts a fantastic terrace and kitchen access in the afternoons and evenings.
La Brazzérade HOTEL $
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( 33 820 0683; www.labrazzerade.com ; Plage de N'Gor; d/ste CFA30,000/50,000; ) Known for its
fabulous grill, this place has a hotel floor perched above the restaurant like a half-forgot-
ten afterthought (or your little hideaway). The more expensive rooms have a small bal-
cony and views over Île de N'Gor - an investment you should make.
Hôtel Saint-Louis Sun HOTEL $
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( 33 822 2570; [e-mail]; Rue Félix Faure; s/d CFA25,000/33,000; ) Rooms are pretty
basic, but the central courtyard with huge palm trees turns the space into a calm oasis in
the heart of Dakar.
Maison Abaka HOTEL $
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( 33 820 6486; www.maison-abaka.com ; Plage de N'Gor; r from CFA38,000; ) This surfers'
favourite has airy and lovingly decorated rooms located right behind the beach.
Hôtel Farid HOTEL $$